Big Spring Mc Mahon-Wrinkle Airport (HCA)

Big Spring, US 🇺🇸 Small Airport

ICAO

KBPG

IATA

HCA

Elevation

2573 ft

Region

US-TX

Local Time

Airport Information

GPS Code: KBPG

Local Code: BPG

Location: 32.212601° N, -101.522003° E

Continent: NA

Type: Small Airport

Keywords: 21XS T49 Webb AFB BGS

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What Travelers Say

AI-Generated Summary Based on web research

Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport (KBPG/HCA) is primarily a general aviation airport that generally garners positive sentiment from its users. Travelers appreciate its well-maintained facilities and the focus on serving the private and recreational aviation community. The airport is noted for its modern amenities, supportive staff, and significant role in local aviation activities.

What Travelers Love

Modern and Spacious Terminal: The airport boasts an "ultra modern" terminal with a "retro spin," described as a "welcomed retreat for visitors and guests." It includes a comfortable Pilot's Lounge equipped with weather monitoring, flight planning capabilities, and Wi-Fi access.
Excellent Facilities and Services for Pilots: The airport offers long primary runways (8,802 feet, one of the longest in the region) and crosswind runways. Fixed Base Operator (FBO) services provide aircraft maintenance, as well as full and self-serve Jet A and 100 LL fuel.
Aviation History and Community Engagement: The airport is home to the Hangar 25 Air Museum and the CAF High Sky Wing, offering unique experiences with vintage military aircraft and fostering aviation enthusiasm. It also hosts fly-ins and air shows.
Friendly Staff and Good Accessibility: Travelers often note the "Extremely Hospitable Office and Maintenance Staff." The airport also offers a courtesy car and provides easy access to downtown Big Spring and major highways.
Favorable Flying Conditions: The area benefits from "300+ of clear flying weather," making it a desirable location for aviation activities, including hang gliding competitions.

Common Complaints

No Commercial Air Service: Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport is a general aviation airport and does not offer commercial airline flights. Therefore, concerns about typical passenger security wait times or customs/immigration experiences are not applicable. Information suggesting significant security or immigration wait times (e.g., "Security 28 min, Immigration 8 min") appears to be generic or inaccurate for this specific type of airport.
Wildlife Hazards: Pilots should be aware of sandhill cranes and prairie dogs that can be present on runways and taxiways, posing potential wildlife hazards.
No Active Control Tower: The airport operates without an active control tower; air traffic coordination relies on UNICOM advisories.

Overall, Big Spring McMahon-Wrinkle Airport is highly regarded within the general aviation community for its robust infrastructure, dedicated services, and strong connection to aviation history. While it does not cater to commercial passengers, it serves as a valuable asset for pilots and aviation enthusiasts in the region.

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For Pilots

Designation	Length	Width	Surface	Status
`06/24`	4601 ft	75 ft	ASP	Active Lighted
`17/35`	8802 ft	100 ft	PEM	Active Lighted

Type	Description	Frequency
AWOS	AWOS 3	`118.025 MHz`
CNTR	FORT WORTH CNTR	`133.7 MHz`
FSS	SAN ANGELO RDO	`122.4 MHz`
UNIC	CTAF/UNICOM	`122.8 MHz`

Ident	Name	Type	Frequency

Ground Transportation

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